KSMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Lawrence West Middle School — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Lawrence, Kansas|Lawrence

Lawrence, KS 66049

School Profile

Grades
6–8
Enrollment
686
Student:Teacher
18.1:1
Locale
Urban
District
Lawrence
Econ. Disadvantaged
38.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
35%
52th percentile in KS
Math Proficiency
24%
48th percentile in KS
Chronic Absenteeism
13.0%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
27 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7:1
Near average in KS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
609
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
47.2
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.5
Social Workers
1
Nurses
2.5999999
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,177
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,823
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,451
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 9%State 57%Local 34%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$325,149
+2.7% 1yr+38.7% 5yr
Lawrence, KS metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
24.8%
Below 150% poverty line
4.7%
Unemployment rate
7.4%
Uninsured residents
3.9%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,843
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,703
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
560 (33%)
Speech/Language Impairment
228 (13%)
Autism
199 (12%)
Other Health Impairment
195 (11%)
Emotional Disturbance
88 (5%)
Intellectual Disability
59 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

648
Current enrollment
Stable(-7% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawrence West Middle School

Lawrence West Middle School has a total enrollment of 686 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Lawrence, KS.

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